National GeographicSep 29, 2026Visit England's Ambitious Woodland Restoration ProjectPlan a woodland escape in this lush and little-visited corner of the Midlands — a riot of red, yellow and orange leaves come autumn.10 things in this storyThe Spirit VaultsPubMicrobrewery with four characterful doublesElsewhereCalke AbbeySightDerbyshire, United Kingdom18th-century estate left as found, with taxidermyOld Man of CalkeSightDerbyshire, United KingdomOne of the UK's oldest surviving oak treesFerrers Centre for Arts and CraftsSightStaunton Harold, United KingdomFormer stables house open studios and a model workshopStablesCaféStaunton Harold, United KingdomCafe known for its toastiesStaunton DeliBakeryStaunton Harold, United KingdomOffers local produce including artisan charcuterieMount St Bernard AbbeySightLeicestershire, United KingdomMonks produce the UK's only Trappist beerGriffin InnPubSwithland, United KingdomServes dishes inspired by countries where cricket is playedHorseshoe Cottage FarmHotelBradgate Park, United KingdomSelf-catering timber-beamed property with hot tubHoar Cross HallHotelStaffordshire, United KingdomAdults-only spa hotel in a 19th-century manorRead the full piece at National Geographic →
